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  • Course Description:  This course will emphasize the individual as decision-maker and focus upon ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers in most business organizations.  The specific objectives of the course are to raise students’ general awareness of ethical dilemmas at work, to place ethical issues within a management context subject to analysis and decision-making action, and to enhance and improve the ability of students to reason toward a satisfactory resolution of an ethical dilemma.
    Course Objectives: 
    • understand what is business ethics 
    • appreciate the global nature of business ethics 
    • be aware of the prevalence of unethical behavior around the world 
    • understand the benefits of ethical companies 
    • understand the types of business ethics issues 
  • Ethics and Integrity

    Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the principles and practices of ethics and integrity. It covers the fundamentals of ethical decision-making, including how to identify moral standards, distinguish between right and wrong, reach a consensus, and stay true to core values in uncertain situations. You will learn about corporate responsibility, professional credibility, accountability measures, and compliance strategies. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop strategies that promote ethical action within an organization. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your ethical reasoning skills while gaining insight into the importance of personal integrity. This course is ideal for individuals who want to learn the basics of ethics so they can make sound decisions with both professional and moral implications. Course Objectives:
    • Understand different moral standards & frameworks used while making ethical decisions
    • Recognize types of unethical behaviors & differentiate between right & wrong
    • Assess various sources of conflicting interests & develop policies accordingly
    • Utilize problem-solving techniques like root cause analysis when making decisions
    • Respect diversity while communicating with stakeholders within the workplace
    • Analyze complexity around delegation tasks & determine appropriate actions
    • Identify sources influencing ethical decision-making such as belief systems & culture
    • Understand legal considerations while determining the influence on policy formation
    • Develop strategies that could promote organizational ethics across different sectors
    • Demonstrate resilience in order to uphold integrity even during difficult situations
  • Ethics and Educational Policy

    Course Description: This course provides an overview of the ethical framework that guides educational policy decisions. Students will learn how to analyze relevant moral issues and apply ethical principles in order to make well-reasoned decisions about educational policies, programs, and practices. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and simulations, students will gain a greater understanding of how ethics plays a role in shaping education systems. Course Objectives:
    • Analyze the various ethical perspectives related to educational policy decisions
    • Understand the different ways that ethical principles shape educational policies
    • Examine the relationship between professional and public responsibility for schooling
    • Explore the implications of rights-based approaches for education policies
    • Evaluate current research on morality and education decision making
    • Learn how to use ethical reasoning when developing new ideas for educational policies
    • Discover potential solutions for dealing with conflicts between individual rights and social needs in education contexts
    • Examine case studies illustrating the impact of ethical considerations on educational policy decisions
    • Analyze potential strategies for promoting social justice through educational policy initiatives
    • Develop skills for leading collaborative discussions about controversial topics related to ethics in education
  • Course Description:  This course provides an understanding of how values shape individual ethical behaviors, and how these behaviors influence leadership and decision-making. It will provide practical knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage the everyday ethical conduct of employees. The course also discusses how legal, philosophical, and corporate practices influence ethical behavior for individuals and companies. Students examine how social, environmental, and stakeholder responsibilities, as well as different values impact ethical behavior in companies. 
    Course Objectives: 
    • Develop a usable framework for accurately identifying, considering, and acting in situations of ethical importance 
    • Understand why an individual’s basic beliefs about life necessarily drive one’s view of ethics 
    • Know the roles that culture and society play in determining ethical standards 
    • Understand the primary approaches to ethics, including self-interest, altruism, social contracts, virtue ethics, and natural law 
    • Practice applying ethical frameworks to classic and contemporary business issues 
    • Understand  the debate about who should control businesses, including the purpose of business and the role of stakeholders 
  • Course Description:

    This course provides an overview of the principles of setting expectations and how to use them to create effective working relationships. Students will learn about leader-follower dynamics, communication techniques, and other topics related to designing and achieving team goals. At the end of this course, students will be able to motivate others and strive for excellence in any project. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the basics of setting expectations
    • Explore principles of group dynamics
    • Analyze methods for clear communication
    • Utilize conflict resolution strategies
    • Comprehend the importance of accountability
    • Evaluate approaches to successful decision making
    • Create custom plans for meeting targets
    • Develop strategies for inspiring teams
    • Design custom solutions based on program needs
    • Implement techniques for establishing expectations
  • Course Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) for professional contexts. Topics covered include advanced pronunciation techniques, applying language rules from a variety of sources, drafting complex emails and reports, delivering presentations with confidence, engaging in meaningful conversations, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the higher-level aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in professional settings. Course Objectives:  
    • Identify elements of pronunciation in spoken English
    • Utilize accurate language rules from multiple sources when speaking
    • Develop strategies for writing emails and reports that demonstrate fluency
    • Implement tactics for creating detailed and sophisticated presentations in English for professional contexts
    • Understand approaches for effectively participating in conversations using appropriate vocabulary
    • Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas using precise words and phrases
    • Leverage specialized terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
    • Identify best practices for monitoring one’s own fluency and level of accuracy
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to ESL through written assignments and class discussions
    • Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
  • Course Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of English as a Second Language (ESL) for professional contexts. Topics covered include pronunciation, syntax, and grammar, writing emails and reports, giving presentations, participating in meetings, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the basics of the English language necessary to succeed in professional settings. Course Objectives:
    • Identify elements of pronunciation in spoken English
    • Utilize English language syntax and grammar when speaking
    • Develop strategies for writing emails and reports with correct grammar
    • Implement tactics for creating structured presentations in English for professional contexts
    • Understand approaches for effectively participating in meetings using appropriate language
    • Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas using accurate words and phrases
    • Leverage appropriate terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
    • Identify best practices for practicing speaking and listening skills outside of class time
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to ESL through written assignments and class discussions
    • Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
  • Course Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) for professional contexts. Topics covered include refining pronunciation, discerning various regional dialects, crafting complex emails and reports, constructing polished presentations, participating in conversations with fluency and accuracy, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the highest-level aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in professional settings. Course Objectives:
    • Identify elements of pronunciation in spoken English from a variety of regional dialects
    • Utilize accurate language rules from multiple sources when speaking
    • Develop strategies for writing emails and reports that demonstrate advanced proficiency
    • Implement tactics for creating detailed and sophisticated presentations in English for professional contexts
    • Understand approaches for effectively participating in conversations using appropriate vocabulary
    • Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas using precise words and phrases
    • Leverage specialized terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
    • Identify best practices for monitoring one’s own fluency and level of accuracy
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles related to ESL through written assignments and class discussions
    • Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
  • Course Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) for professional business contexts. Topics covered include crafting persuasive emails, constructing sharp reports, organizing complex presentations, summarizing key ideas in writing with precision and accuracy, and other communication scenarios in a professional setting. Participants will gain an understanding of the highest-level aspects of the English language necessary to succeed in the business world. Course Objectives:
    • Utilize accurate language rules from multiple sources when writing
    • Develop strategies for writing emails that demonstrate persuasion and clarity
    • Construct sharp reports that effectively convey information
    • Organize complex presentations using a variety of approaches
    • Summarize key ideas accurately and concisely in writing
    • Evaluate arguments using critical thinking skills
    • Compose persuasive essays that demonstrate fluency and accuracy
    • Leverage specialized terminology when communicating with colleagues and clients
    • Analyze methods for conveying complex ideas using precise words and phrases
    • Implement measures for continual improvement in communication skills
  • Environmental and Natural Resources Course Syllabus Course Description: This course provides an introduction to environmental and natural resources challenges, their implications for society, and potential solutions. Through this online course, participants will gain a better understanding of how humans interact with the environment, as well as the practical skills necessary to confront real-life application scenarios in the world of Environmental and Natural Resources. With discussion topics ranging from climate change to energy security, students will be able to develop strategies for everyday work-related problems within this field.

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